Recreation
Browse recommendations for recreational activities in Long Island. Read reviews and guides for beaches, parks, fitness, and more on Newsday.com.
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Family
10 best hiking trails for families on LI
On Long Island, there are thousands of miles of trails through woods, fields and sand. Many of them are suitable for kids, and some even have guided tours.
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Family
16 things you didn't know about the LI Game Farm
Did you know a giraffe along with a cougar, lemurs and more live on Long Island? Since 1970, the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville has been home to hundreds of animals, located right off the Long Island Expressway.
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Long Island Events
See New Kids on the Block, more LI fun this week
Looking for things to do on Long Island? We’ve rounded up the best concerts, fairs, festivals, parties and cultural events going on in Nassau and Suffolk.
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Pets
Take your pooch to LI's most dog-friendly towns
You can play an entire day out with your pooch at these dog-friendly destinations.
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Pets
Some LI communities doing more to welcome dogs
Some Long Island communities are becoming more dog-friendly. With beautiful dog parks and pets welcomed at restaurants and shops, on Sunday, June 9, we ...
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Family
14 fun things to do with kids on LI's waterfront
Surfing lessons, river cruises, fishing and more.
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Family
8 fun ways families can enjoy LI by night
Ride a carousel, look at the stars, see creatures after dark
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Outdoors
Lighthouses to see and tour on LI
Long Island lighthouses spotlight local maritime history and offer panoramic views if you climb their towers or cruise to them on a boat.
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Recreation
28 fun ways to enjoy the water on LI this summer
Here are the best ways to explore Long Island's shores this summer.
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Outdoors
Mountain bike trails for all levels on LI
Here’s a sample of trails throughout the Island.